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Re: Large Cannon MOC! Pirates Beware!
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lugnet.pirates
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Sat, 27 Jul 2002 03:23:33 GMT
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In lugnet.pirates, Lindsay Frederick Braun writes:
> In lugnet.pirates, Tom Reed writes:
> > Hi All,
> > With the wonderful weapon MOCs posted by Richie and Ken, I felt I should
> > post my latest creation! I don't know what size this cannon should be,
> > maybe Ken can help me there. Take a look at "Booming Betty", the latest
> > weapon of the Imperial Army! Here's the address:
> >
> > http://www.zyworld.com/tmot/Page11.htm
> >
> > I hope you like it! I was pleased with being able to use so many chrome
> > parts in creating it. I only wish the whole thing could have been chrome as
> > well.
> > Happy Sailing..
>
> I immediately thought of the famous war trophy cannon, Malik-e-Maidan,
> which was built in 1549 and brought to Bijapur state; it's a 55-ton
> gun that required 10 elephants and 500 men to move. The British, of
> course, took symbolic possession of it while they governed the region
> (though they never dared try to move it!) and it still sits in Roza
> today. It's really very cool--cast with relief and a stylized lion's
> head around the muzzle.
>
> Your gun's so shiny it screams of an intimidation piece--a gun so very
> large and devastating that it shows to people who understand the power
> of ordinary cannon the height of "civilization" and the futility of
> resisting whatever force or empire possessed it. Such guns were rarely
> used, being too unwieldy, but they were critical symbols of effective
> imperial rule and technical prowess (even to other European powers).
> It's so very shiny and lovely though...mmmm, chrome cannon.
>
> But how many people and hours would it take to load? ;)
>
> best
>
> LFB
Hey Lindsay,
Thanks for the info about the Malik-e-Maidan! I checked into it and it's a
pretty awesome cannon! I have to think that the Imperial Army cannon is
meant to also serve as a intimidation piece! I believe most of the soldiers
would be too scared to actually fire it. haha It remains to be seen if it
will serve its' purpose in keeping the pirates at bay! I don't think the
soldiers will have any trouble finding the help to load the cannon. I just
hope they use a ship large enough to haul it. They better pray for smooth
sailing! hehheheh
As always, your comments are most welcome and informative!
regards,
Tom
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| (...) I immediately thought of the famous war trophy cannon, Malik-e-Maidan, which was built in 1549 and brought to Bijapur state; it's a 55-ton gun that required 10 elephants and 500 men to move. The British, of course, took symbolic possession of (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.pirates)
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